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Fellow intern position Mckinsey - current interview process

Actively preparing for Mckinsey & AT Kearney Application McKinsey
New answer on Dec 31, 2020
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Anonymous A asked on Nov 14, 2020

Hello,

could anyone kindly summarise the different steps involved in the interview process for a Fellow Intern summerposition at McKinsey? Specifically, I would like to know:

-Is the current interview process for Summer 2021 still entirely remote for German offices?

-How many case interviews are there? How many rounds are there?

-Do you have to solve the Imbellus Problem Solving Game?

Thank you very much in advance!

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Clara
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replied on Nov 15, 2020
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Hello!

Nothing out of the ordinary -COVID exception, of course ;)-.

  1. Yes, processes are fully remote. I think it´s still premature to assess whether internshipts will be or not in person, but hte process is for sure
  2. Classic here:
    1. 2 rounds
    2. Each round has normally two interviews
    3. Each interview has a case + FIT
  3. Depends, but in most cases yes

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Francesco
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replied on Nov 15, 2020
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Hi there,

  1. For BAs the process is still remote, I would expect the same for Fellows
  2. I recently helped someone for a McK BA position in Germany and he had 3 interviews in 1st round and 1 only in the final. However that’s a bit uncommon – I would expect at least 2 interviews in finals as standard. Each round had fit and case
  3. McKinsey recently started to use the Imbellus in Germany, so you may have to do that

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Ian
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replied on Nov 15, 2020
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Is the current interview process for Summer 2021 still entirely remote for German offices?

Yes

How many case interviews are there? How many rounds are there?

Generally 2 rounds w/ 2 interviews each. This can change though

Do you have to solve the Imbellus Problem Solving Game?

Generally yes

All this being said, when in doubt, just check with HR!

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Antonello
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replied on Dec 31, 2020
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Hi ,
there are 4 aspects of the application process you have to focus on:

  • CV and cover letter: prepare impactful documents that highlight your achievements, skills, and motivation.
  • Test: you should understand if your office assesses candidates with PST, SHL or Imbellus, since every McK office can use one of these 3 standards.
  • Personal Experience Interview: fit and CV questions to assess your personal impact, leadership skills, and entrepreneurial spirit. You should prepare impactful stories about your experiences that cover these 3 main pillars.
  • Case Interview: typical business case to evaluate your structure in approaching problems, problem-solving skills, and business sense. This is the most time-demanding aspect to work on. I recommend reading Cosentino's Case in point to fix the theory. Then, what will be really important is practicing mock cases with other candidates here on Preplounge.

Hope it helps,
Antonello

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